How Literacy SC Supports Adults Who Never Learned to Read

Many adults in South Carolina never learned to read well. At Literacy SC, we believe anyone can move up and ahead through the power of reading.

Why do some adults struggle with reading?

Here are common reasons:

  • They missed clear reading instruction in school.
  • Learning differences like dyslexia were not supported.
  • They were passed along grade to grade without mastering reading basics.
  • Life challenges interrupted their education.

What happens when adults canโ€™t read well?

Not reading well affects:

  • Work โ€“ Filling out job applications or reading instructions is hard.
  • Family โ€“ Helping children with homework feels impossible.
  • Daily life โ€“ Reading menus, signs, or forms can cause stress and embarrassment.

How does Literacy SC help?

Our Turning Pages Adult Reading Program offers:

  • Free, private reading tutoring
    One-on-one sessions with trained volunteer tutors.
  • Step-by-step phonics instruction
    Teaching how sounds and letters work together to read words confidently.
  • Judgment-free learning
    We focus on building confidence in a safe, caring environment.

Why does it matter?

Reading well helps adults:

  • Learn more. Earn more. Do more.
  • Find better jobs
  • Read to their children and grandchildren
  • Live with confidence and independence

How to join our adult reading program

๐Ÿ“ž Call us today at 803-216-5663 (Columbia) or 803-679-1990 (Aiken)

We are here to help you read well and build confidence for life.

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Posted on July 5, 2025

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Literacy SC is an education nonprofit in Central South Carolina founded in 1968. Our free reading programs and low-cost group workshops are held at our Columbia Office and over 26 public partner locations in Richland, Lexington, Aiken and Saluda Counties.

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